Crab vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crab and monkfish
- Crab has more vitamin B12, copper, zinc, vitamin B5, folate, and calcium; however, monkfish has more vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab is 95% higher.
- Monkfish has 24 times less sodium than crab. Crab has 563mg of sodium, while monkfish has 23mg.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +810% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2161.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +618.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +476.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +220.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +537.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.5% |
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Protein
~18.56g
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Carbs
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Water
~78.51g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 1.04µg | 95% |
| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.036mg | 86% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.53mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.173mg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 8µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.277mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 513mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 46.8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 256mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 1.95g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 1% | |
| Calories | 83kcal | 97kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 18.56g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 2.558mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 540mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)